Gary Evan Eichelsdorfer

June 8, 2010 Gary Evan Eichelsdorfer 69 years, Clarks Summit, died Tuesday, in Hospice Community Care. His wife of 47 years was the former Mary Ann Wernet. He was born June 8, 1941 in Rochester, N.Y. and was the son of the late Raymond William and Charlotte (Thomas) Eichelsdorfer . He lived in the Clarks Summit since 1976 and previously lived State College, Detroit Mich., and was formerly of Erie. He was a 1959 graduate of Cathedral Prep, Erie, and he received his bachelors degree in Mathematics from Gannon University, Erie and his master degree in Mathematics from the University of Detroit Michigan. Mr. Gary Eichelsdorfer joined The University of Scranton as an instructor in 1965. He was involved with doctoral studies at Penn State University. He retired as an associate professor from the University in 2007 having served in numerous capacities including positions on the Faculty Affairs Council, Faculty Development Committee, Faculty Handbook Committee, and Chairperson of the Department of Mathematics. He was a member of the Pro Deo et Universitate. As a member of the National Mathematics Society, he served as the coordinator for the State of Pennsylvania and was honored at the State Department for his dedicated service. He was active in the community, and also with various regional groups dedicated to enhancing education in mathematics. He served as State Director of the American High School Mathematics Contest and was the coordinator of the Actuarial Science Program and past Chair of the Mathematics Department. He was a member of The Church of St. Gregory, Clarks Green. He was the cofounder of the NE Photography Club in 1989 in conjunction with his wife and friend Jerry Barrett. He loved taking pictures of beautiful flowers most of all and his pictures were shown in museums and honored in exhibitions. He was an avid fan of the Phillies and enjoyed playing golf. He loved to travel and took pleasure in life. His family would like to sincerely thank Dr. Mark Lyons, Sharon Palushock, Kristin Liptock, Charles Grad and the Hospice Community Care of Dunmore, especially nurses Denise and Liz. We are forever grateful for the care and kindness shared . Surviving are three sons: Eric and wife Michelle, Coventry, Conn., Stephen, Kingwood, Texas, John and wife Muxia Greenbrook , N.J., granddaughters, Jasmyn Eichelsdorfer, Greenbrook, N.J. and Morgan Eichelsdorfer, Kingwood, Texas; and grandson, Matthew Eichelsdorfer, Kingwood, Texas, two brothers: David and wife Nancy, Erie, Robert and wife Shirley Tampa, Fla. The funeral will be Saturday with Mass at 10:00 a.m. in Church of St. Gregory, 330 North Abington Road, Clarks Green, to be celebrated by Msgr. John H. Louis. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family at a later date in St. Catherine's Cemetery, Moscow. The family will receive relatives and friends Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Jennings-Calvey Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. 111 Colburn Avenue, Clarks Summit, PA 18411. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Community Care, 100 Williams St., Dunmore, Pa. 18512 or American Diabetes Association, 65 E. Elizabeth Avenue, Suite 502, Bethlehem, PA 18018 or American Cancer Society - Lackawanna Unit, 712 S. Keyser Avenue, Taylor, PA 18517. For more information, directions, or to send an online condolence, please visit www.jenningscalvey.com